Chloe Samillano
Chloe Samillano is a Manila-born, Riverside-raised queer writer (and occasional filmmaker). They graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in Cinema. She has received opportunities from ARRAY, The Writers Guild Foundation, BAVC Media, The Queer 26, and Lambda Literary, and was mentored by Samantha Militante (Reservation Dogs) through Unlock Her Potential.
Professionally, they currently work at WIF (Women in Film), and previously worked at Humanitas, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity. Her background in social impact informs her stories about ambitious people navigating their dreams and relationships within systemic injustices.
Outside of work, she enjoys running, practicing mindfulness, and learning about abolitionist teaching. In all that she does, Chloe is passionate about creating more liberatory ways of living and connecting.
A Better Future
One-hour serialized Drama
Driven by their college ambitions, a group of high-achieving students navigate family expectations, first love, and academic pressure while figuring out the future they really want for themselves.